YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN.

January 13, 2023 Friday of the First week in Ordinary Time Year A Mark 2:1-12 “My son, your sins are forgiven.” One of the most life-giving word that Jesus did in the Gospel for today is about forgiveness of sins. We are challenge today to set ourselves free from the slavery of unforgiveness. Why? Because sin makes us immobile. Sin paralyses us. Folks, what makes you paralyse? Today’s gospel is reminding us that anything is possible if you have the right people to support you. Brethren, sorround yourself only with people who are going to lift you close to Jesus. Today we are encourage to help the helpless. Shed hope to the hopeless. Be the hands that feed not only the lips that pray. Friends, no matter how sinful we are, never give up on asking forgiveness from God. What God wants for us is our faith: “ When Jesus saw their faith, he said to him, Child, your sins are forgiven.” Our sins are not greater than His mercy. There is more mercy in Christ than sins in us. Finally, the gospel is reminding us that compassion will cure more sins than condemnation. God cares about us. No matter how bad and messed up our past was, God promises a better future. “Stand up! Pick up your mat and go home!” Prayer: Lord, if I hurt others give me the strenght to apologize. If others hurt me may you give me the strength to forgive. Blessings Fr. Jhack Diaz